Enterprise Project Management Manager

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA (on-site four days per week). Posted: October 20, 2026.

About the Role

The Leidos DoW Program is both established and growing, with a project management operations team providing functional support for this $260M+ program along with both on-contract and competitive growth opportunities. The Program Project Management operations organization has functional responsibilities including finance, contracts, subcontracts, proposal operations, past performance, quality, HR and talent acquisition, and process operations including security, data management, and infrastructure. This is a high-paced environment with multiple critical projects across concurrent task areas making a significant contribution to overall business objectives. The role requires a hands-on Project Management leader who can lead in a collaborative, business-relevant environment with direct impact on the Program's P&L. Schedule, cross-functional/program coordination, and hands-on detailed planning, analysis, and presentation are key elements. The successful candidate will possess a strong combination of operational experience, advanced business process knowledge, and analytical expertise, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project and Agile methodologies. They will leverage data-driven insights to support project planning, business operations, financial analysis, and executive decision-making while ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple concurrent projects. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert who can lead cross-functional efforts, drive operational improvements, and mentor junior team members. This role includes defining and leading projects, having responsibility for the entire project portfolio, and engaging multiple project managers to achieve project milestones and completion dates.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of complex, cross-functional projects from scope assessment and schedule definition through execution, providing strategic recommendations and influencing Program Operations and Task Area leaders to achieve business and mission objectives.
• Lead initiatives to identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency, effectiveness, and business outcomes across the division.
• Lead cross-functional/program team reviews.
• Generate presentations and present solutions and results to division team and leaders.
• Coordinate with team members with flexibility to support multiple time zones.
• Formulate Project Plans and Agile frameworks to effectively manage high-visibility projects.
• Lead a team of Project Managers and Scrum Masters, providing guidance, direction, and support.
• Attain project milestones and completion dates.
• Manage risks and dependencies and escalate issues as they arise.
• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly project status reporting.
• Communicate with the customer and Leidos leadership about any potential impact on ongoing projects.
• Manage the allocation of Project Managers to new projects.
• In coordination with the customer and Leidos leadership, manage the prioritization of project and resource allocation.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. Specific experience, education, and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI.
• Ability to work on-site (Fort Belvoir) four days a week.
• Active PMP certification from PMI.
• Active Scrum Master certification.
• Expert knowledge of advanced principles and concepts related to Leidos processes, combined with strong operational understanding.
• Solid PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Adaptable to organizational changes and flexible to support operational dynamics.
• Expert in change controls, formulating baselines, and release management.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of Power BI or other visualization tools.
• Advanced analytical skills with expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and functions, Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, data modeling, trend analysis, scenario/what-if analysis, and development of complex reporting and analytical solutions.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing large, complex datasets, developing executive-level